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10 better questions to ask at the end of an interview
Never ask “Do you have any hesitation in moving me forward?” Ask about the job, not about yourself.
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Instead of this, ask this
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“Do you have any hesitation in moving me forward?” Puts the interviewer on the spot. Often turns a soft no into a hard no. | “Is there anything about my experience you’d like me to explain better?” Same goal, but it helps them decide. |
10 questions that are about the job
What will my day-to-day look like?
What does good look like in this role?
What does good look like in the first 30, 60 and 90 days?
What kind of projects and practice areas will I work on?
What support can I expect during onboarding?
What are the top 3 priorities for this role right now?
What separates your strongest performers from the average?
What usually makes someone struggle in this role?
What did people who grew fast in this role do differently?
Is there anything about my experience you’d like me to explain better?
The rule
Ask 1 to 3, not all 10. Pick the ones that fit the person across the table, and mean them. Interviewers can tell the difference between curiosity and checking a box in a second.
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